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He said: “‘Unfortunately we are having ongoing maintenance issues with our cremators and we have, as a result, had to scale back the number of cremations which is generating a longer waiting time than usual.

The listed Victorian chapels at Cheltenham Cemetery and Crematorium

“We have our contractors on site again next week who will be working to get this issue resolved.

"We very much appreciate the co-operation that we’re receiving from funeral directors in managing this difficult situation, particularly for bereaved families.”